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Model Trains → Freight Cars → HO Scale
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Features: * Build Head-end Traffic on your HO Passenger Trains. * By 1946, the Army's special troop sleepers were no longer needed and were offered for sale. Affordably priced and originally based on standard box car designs, they required only minor modification for civilian use as 50' box cars. But since they were equipped for high-speed passenger service, they could easily be converted to other roles. * Many were remodeled with plated-over windows and vents, new side doors and a fresh coat of paint. In service, they handled baggage, mail and express shipments. Many led long lives, remaining in use until the late 1960s with a few running on work trains into the 1980s. *
...more about the Walthers Express Box Car (Rebuilt Troop Sleeper) - Assembled -- Erie Lackawanna - HO-Scale
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Features: * Amtrak handles more bulk mail and packages than ever and many of today's trains now include these specialized freight haulers in the consist. Purpose-built for the job starting in 1996, the cars are fitted with high speed brakes and other Amtrak equipment. While they can carry more than Material Handling Cars (MHCs), they are not equipped with head-end power couplings and are always hauled at the rear of the train. * Modernize your Amtrak Superliner II, Amfleet and Horizon Fleet long- distance trains in minutes with these HO Scale models. Each comes fully assembled and includes separately applied door latch bars, ladders and door release wheels. Working knuckle
...more about the Walthers 60' Express Box Car Ready to Run -- Amtrak(R) Silver Scheme - HO-Scale
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